When is a record considered locked during the filing process?

A record is considered locked during the filing process when it is being updated by a user or process. This locking mechanism is crucial in maintaining data integrity and consistency. When a record is being modified, it must be protected from simultaneous edits by other users or processes to prevent conflicts or data corruption. The system ensures that no other updates can occur until the current operation is complete, thus providing a controlled environment for data manipulation.

Accessing a record simultaneously can lead to potential data loss or inaccurate information if changes from multiple sources are applied at the same time. Therefore, the lock is established during the updating phase, ensuring that the record's state is stable while changes are being made. This allows the system to process transactions reliably and maintain an accurate database.